Interior Architect II - III

Shive Hattery Group, Inc.•Chicago, IL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Shive-Hattery’s Chicago, IL Office has an immediate opening for an Architect or Interior Designer with 5–10 years of professional experience, focused primarily on interior-driven Workplace projects. This is a full-time opportunity for a motivated professional who is licensed or actively pursuing architectural licensure or NCIDQ certification and is eager to grow within a collaborative and growth-oriented studio environment. Working closely with a Project Manager, this role contributes design expertise across all phases of interior-focused workplace projects, supporting high-quality design outcomes, client satisfaction, and strong business results.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited professional degree program with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
5–10 years of professional experience, with demonstrated familiarity in interior Workplace design
Registered Architect or Interior Designer, or actively pursuing architectural licensure or NCIDQ certification
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit (required)
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and SketchUp
Demonstrated expertise in workplace test-fit design, including space planning, adjacency studies, and iterative layout development
Solid understanding of architectural specifications, International Building Code (IBC), life safety codes, and ADA requirements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of independent problem solving

Nice To Haves

Experience with furniture and finish selection is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to design discussions, idea generation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving
Produce and communicate design concepts through drawings, models, and 3D visualizations
Manage the production and coordination of design development and technical documentation
Develop and document design and detailing directly in Revit
Apply knowledge of programming, planning, and building performance to support design decisions
Lead or participate in client and project meetings with architects, interior designers, consultants, and other design professionals
Serve as a representative of Shive-Hattery with clients and contractors throughout project delivery
Direct, coordinate, and mentor junior staff, supporting their technical and professional development
Collaborate with project leadership to ensure quality, schedule adherence, and design intent